Michigan Confirms Human H1N2v (Swine Flu) Infection in Fair Exhibitor

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) has confirmed at least one case of human H1N2v (swine flu) infection in a pig exhibitor. While specific details about the infected individual are limited, state and local public health authorities are urging anyone who attended the Kent County fair to be alert for symptoms and take appropriate precautions. The CDC monitors variant influenza viruses, noting their capacity to change and potentially spread more easily from person-to-person.